Pelargonium plant named ‘KLEPP07195’

ABSTRACT

A new cultivar of  Pelargonium  particularly characterized by white flowers with purple eyes, an ivy trailing habit with medium vigor, good outdoor performance and tolerance to heat and rain, is disclosed.

Genus and species: Pelargonium peltatum.

Variety denomination: ‘KLEPP07195’.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofPelargonium, botanically known as Pelargonium peltatum, and hereinafterreferred to by the cultivar name ‘KLEPP07195’. ‘KLEPP07195’ wasdiscovered as a seedling resulting from a cross in July 2003 inStuttgart, Germany between the female parent, the proprietaryPelargonium plant ‘CC-W 04’ (unpatented) and the male parent, theproprietary Pelargonium plant ‘P 22 061’ (unpatented). A single plantselection was subsequently chosen for further evaluation and for asexualpropagation.

The new cultivar was created in 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany and has beenasexually reproduced repeatedly by vegetative cuttings in Stuttgart,Germany over a 4 and one-half-year period. ‘KLEPP07195’ has been foundto retain its distinctive characteristics through successive asexualpropagations.

Plant Breeder's Rights for this cultivar were applied for in Switzerlandon Jul. 6, 2007. ‘KLEPP07195’ has not been made publicly available morethan one year prior to the filing date of this application.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following are the most outstanding and distinguishingcharacteristics of this new cultivar when grown under normal commercialpractices in a greenhouse in Stuttgart, Germany.

-   -   1. White flowers with purple eyes;    -   2. An ivy trailing habit with medium vigor;    -   3. Good outdoor performance; and    -   4. Tolerance to heat and rain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

This new Pelargonium plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographwhich shows blooms, buds, and foliage of the plant; the colors shown areas true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographicprocedures. The photograph is of a plant about 3-months old and grownfrom rooted cuttings in a 12-cm pot under greenhouse (glasshouse) inStuttgart, Germany under conditions which approximate those generallyused in commercial practice.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CULTIVAR

The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctivecharacteristics of ‘KLEPP007195’. The data which define thesecharacteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out inStuttgart, Germany. The plant history was taken on 3-month old,un-pinched plants in 12-cm pots in a greenhouse in January throughApril. The color readings were determined under natural light. Colorreferences are to the R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal HorticulturalSociety of London (R.H.S.) 2001).

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

-   Classification:    -   -   Family.—Geraniacaea.        -   Species.—Pelargonium peltatum.        -   Common name.—Pelargonium (Geranium), Ivy geranium.        -   Denomination.—‘KLEPP07195’.-   Parentage:    -   -   Female parent.—The proprietary Pelargonium plant ‘CC-W 04’            (unpatented).        -   Male parent.—The proprietary Pelargonium plant ‘P 22 061’            (unpatented).-   Plant:    -   -   Habit.—Trailing.        -   Height.—26 cm to 32 cm.        -   Spread.—25 cm to 29 cm.        -   Life cycle.—Perennial, but usually treated as an annual.        -   Form.—Rounded, bushy; for use in baskets.        -   Time to produce a rooted cutting.—18 to 20 days.        -   Time to bloom from propagation.—Approximately 82 days.-   Stems:    -   -   Stem color.—RHS 137B.        -   Pubescence.—Present.        -   Stem form.—Round.        -   Diameter.—0.5 cm to 1.3 cm.        -   Length.—5.0 cm to 15.0 cm.        -   Interode length.—0.8 cm to 1.4 cm.-   Leaves:    -   -   Arrangement.—Alternate.        -   Shape.—Typical of ivy geraniums, kidney-shaped.        -   Apex.—Rounded.        -   Base.—Closed.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Surface texture.—Upper surface: Glossy. Lower surface: Dull            with very short pubescence.        -   Length.—4.0 cm to 5.0 cm.        -   Width.—6.0 cm to 7.0 cm.        -   Color.—Upper surface: RHS 137A. Lower surface: RHS 137D.        -   Petiole.—Length: 5.0 cm to 7.0 cm. Diameter: 0.15 cm to            0.2 cm. Color: RHS 137D. Texture: Rough, slightly pubescent.        -   Venation pattern.—Palmate.        -   Venation color.—RHS 137D.        -   Zonation color.—RHS 177A.        -   Zonation diameter.—About 1.5 cm.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Flowering habit.—Continuous.        -   Lastingness of inflorescence on the plant.—10 to 16 days.        -   Umbels.—Length: 10.0 cm. Diameter: 12.0 cm.        -   Individual florets of the umbel.—Depth: 1.5 cm. Diameter:            3.5 cm to 4.0 cm.        -   Fragrance.—Absent.-   Flower buds:    -   -   Cluster shape.—Umbelliferous.        -   Length.—0.5 cm to 1.0 cm.        -   Width.—0.3 cm to 0.6 cm.        -   Texture.—Rough.        -   Bud.—Shape: Elliptical. Apex: Acute. Base: Obtuse. Margin:            Entire, smooth. Color: RHS 137C.-   Petals:    -   -   Quantity per flower.—5 to 7.        -   Shape.—Ovate.        -   Apex.—Rounded.        -   Base.—Attenuate.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Length.—2.0 cm.        -   Width.—1.5 cm.        -   Color of lobes (both upper and lower lobes).—RHS 155D.-   Sepals:    -   -   Number per flower.—5.        -   Shape.—Elliptic.        -   Apex.—Acute.        -   Base.—Obtuse.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Color (both surfaces).—RHS 137D.        -   Length.—0.8 cm to 1.0 cm.        -   Width.—0.3 cm to 0.6 cm.-   Pedicel:    -   -   Length.—2.5 cm to 3.0 cm.        -   Diameter.—0.15 cm.        -   Color.—RHS 137D.        -   Texture.—Rough.-   Peduncle:    -   -   Length.—14.0 cm to 15.0 cm.        -   Diameter.—0.2 cm.        -   Color.—RHS 137C.        -   Texture.—Rough.-   Reproductive Organs:    -   -   Stamens.—Anther length: 0.3 cm. Filament length: 0.6 cm.            Filament color: RHS 155C. Pollen amount: Moderate. Pollen            color: RHS 33A.        -   Pistils.—Number: 1. Stigma color: RHS 74D.        -   Style length.—0.4 cm.        -   Style color.—RHS 155C.        -   Ovary arrangement.—Club shaped.-   Fruit/seed set: None observed.-   Disease and Insect Resistance: No particular disease or insect    resistance noted.

COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL CULTIVARS

‘KLEPP07195’ differs from the female parent, the proprietary Pelargoniumplant ‘CC-W 04’ (unpatented) in that ‘KLEPP07195’ has double flowers,green leaves and a medium growth habit, while ‘CC-W 04’ has singleflowers, light-green leaves and a strong growth habit. Additionally,‘KLEPP07195’ has a better branching habit than ‘CC-W 04’.

‘KLEPP07195’ differs from the male parent, the proprietary Pelargoniumplant ‘P 22 061’ (unpatented) in that ‘KLEPP07195’ has a medium growthhabit, while ‘P 22 061’ has a strong (more vigorous) growth habit.

‘KLEPP07195’ differs from the commercial comparison variety ‘Klegatta’(unpatented; disclosed in U.S. application Ser. No. 09/250,016, nowabandoned), in that ‘KLEPP07195’ has white flowers with purple eyes,while ‘Klegatta’ has white flowers with light-pink stripes.Additionally, ‘Klegatta’ has a more compact growth habit than‘KLEPP07195’.

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant as shown anddescribed herein.